Welding Instructor Full-Time

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Carrollton (KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan with employer 5

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 paid holidays

Closing pay at year-end

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jefferson Community and Technical College is seeking a full-time welding instructor to teach across Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, and Carroll counties. Classes will be held on campus and in a correctional institution as part of the college’s Prison Education Program. The position begins fall 2026.

The role requires 3 years welding experience in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and oxyfuel cutting; an Associate degree in Welding Technology is preferred. The department is Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 3 years welding experience in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and Oxyfuel Cutting.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Welding Technology; 3+ years field experience; pipe fitting/welding a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach welding classes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, oxyfuel, plasma) across multiple counties.
• Prepare materials, deliver lectures and labs, and follow rubrics.
• Record attendance, handle emails, and ensure student learning outcomes.

Skills

SMAW welding

GMAW welding

GTAW welding

Oxyfuel Cutting

Education

Associate degree in Welding Technology

Tools

Pipe fitting

Pipe welding

Job description

Title: Welding Instructor Full-Time

Salary Range: $56,000 to 58,000.00

Contract Term Length: 10 Months

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Location: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Jefferson Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Jefferson Community College

Department: Manufacturing

Total Rewards

Jefferson Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Jefferson Community and Technical College is seeking a full-time instructor to teach welding within Jefferson County, Oldham County, Shelby County, and Carroll County as needed. Classes will be taught on one of our campuses and in a correctional institution as part of the college’s Prison Education Program. This position begins fall of 2026.

Job Duties

• The instructor will be teaching classes in:
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welder (SMAW)
  • Gas Metal Arc Welder (GMAW)
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (GTAW)
  • Oxyfuel Cutting
  • Plasma Arc Cutting
  • Blueprint Reading
• The instructor is responsible for showing up prior to the start of class, preparing materials, and instructing lectures and lab courses.
• The instructor will follow a course schedule and grade written and lab assignments that conform to a provided rubric in a timely manner.
• The instructor will provide the necessary instructions and demonstrations for students to achieve the Student Learning Outcomes.
• Instructor will record attendance, report no-shows, and respond to email communications.

Minimum Qualifications

3 years welding experience in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and Oxyfuel Cutting

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in Welding Technology, 3+ years of Field Experience; Pipe fitting and pipe welding are a plus.

Additional Skills Requested

Physical Requirements: Regularly involves lifting, bending, or other physical exertions – often exposed to disagreeable environmental elements (heat, cold, dirt, chemicals, etc.)

Employee Rights -

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

Advertised: 14 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time